Evaluating treatment outcomes for pancreatic diseases
Official title: Evaluation of Outcomes From Treatment of Benign or Malignant Pancreatic Diseases
Run by Methodist Health System · NCT04055571 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well different treatments work for people with pancreatic diseases to see if they can improve survival and manage symptoms better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Methodist Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Richardson, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 5, 2019 |
| Main results expected | January 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04055571 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed and treated for benign or malignant pancreatic diseases since 2005.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those not diagnosed with pancreatic diseases will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study involves a retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with benign or malignant pancreatic diseases treated by Dr. Rohan Jeyarajah, Dr. Houssam Osman, and Dr. Edward Cho at Methodist Health System Hospital in Richardson, TX. The study aims to analyze patient outcomes from 2005 to the present, focusing on improving overall survival, symptom control, and treatment algorithms for pancreatic conditions. Data will be collected from patient records and a national database, with analysis conducted by the study team.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies and better outcomes for patients with pancreatic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in pancreatic disease treatment, this specific observational approach is less common, focusing on retrospective outcomes evaluation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • All patients diagnosed and treated for pancreatic diseases, benign or malignant from 2005 to present * Age ≥18 years Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients that are not diagnosed with or treated for pancreatic diseases * Age \< 18 years
Where it's running
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Trinity Surgical Consultants, Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Richardson, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dhiresh Jeyarajah, M.D. — Methodist Richardson Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Crystee Cooper, DHEd
- Email: CrysteeCooper@mhd.com
- Phone: 214-947-1280
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.